Former PM Rajiv Gandhi's statue catches fire in Ludhiana

Police have started investigation into the matter and said if it is found that someone has committed mischief, he will not be spared.

Published: 08th July 2021 01:24 AM  |   Last Updated: 08th July 2021 01:24 AM   |  A+A-

A statue of former PM Rajiv Gandhi.

A statue of former PM Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo | PTI)

By PTI

LUDHIANA: A statue of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi installed near the banks of Buddha Dariya here caught fire under mysterious circumstance, prompting police to launch investigation.

The incident took place in the Slem Tabri locality on Wednesday.

Police have started investigation into the matter and said if it is found that someone has committed mischief, he will not be spared.


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